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Electrical Information Centre
The Electrical Information Centre provides one convenient location for all City of Winnipeg permit-related electrical documents and information for both homeowners and professional contractors.
Links to all permit-related electrical brochures.
- Commercial Electrical Brochures
Quick access to electrical permit application forms and other important documents.
- Commercial Forms and Documents
- Commercial Inspection Request Form
- Commercial Electrical Permit Application Form
- Electrical Sign Permit Application Form
- Electrical Annual Permit Application Form
- Electromagnetic Locks Checklist
- Photoluminescent Exit Signs Checklist
- Patient Care Areas Declaration form
- Fire Alarm Monitoring Schedule A
- After Hours Inspection Request Form
- Electrical Design Summary
- Commercial Alteration Design Summary (CADS)
- Professional Designer's Certificate (RPDC)
- Owner Statement
- Optional Professional Certificate Program (OPCP) - Electrical Form
- Wording for Letters of Certification
- Worksheets for Multi-Residential Building Calculations
- Electrical Request for Code Deviation Form
- Housing Forms
- Housing Inspection Request Form
- Housing Inspection Extension Request Form
- Housing Electrical Permit Application Form
- Homeowner Electrical Permit Declaration form
- Worksheets for Multi-Residential Building Calculations
Information on the electrical contractor licensing program.
- Important Information for Licenced Electrical Contractors
- Electrical Contractor Exams
- Exam Information
- Exam Dates
- Exam Application Forms
- List of Licensed Electrical Contractors
- Contractor Licence Fees
- Permits Online - Pay Licence Renewal
Contact: contractorlicence@winnipeg.ca
Quick links to electrical fees and related bylaws.
- Winnipeg Electrical By-law No. 72/2022 – including Technical Interpretations
- Residential Buildings Fire Safety By-law No. 4304/86
- Planning, Development and Building Fees and Charges Schedule - electrical fees excerpts:
Links to internal websites.
- Development policy search tool to determine if a property is located within the Designated Floodway Fringe Area and other development policy areas where unique bylaws, regulations or guidelines may apply to your development
Links to external electrical-related websites.
- Inspection and Technical Services Manitoba, Trades Examinations, Certification and Licensing – to obtain a Province of Manitoba Electrician's Licence
- Inspection and Technical Services Manitoba, Bulletins, Guides and Forms – to access the list of Recognized Certification Inspection Bodies for Electrical Equipment
- CSA Group - Online Store – to purchase the Canadian Electrical Code
- Manitoba Hydro Customer Metering Standards
- Manitoba Hydro, Electrical Service Applications
Information Bulletins
How to apply for a permit:
Please ensure you have gathered all required documentation before applying.
For commercial applications, refer to the commercial electrical permit applications guide and for housing electrical permit applications, visit the Electrical Installations webpage.
- Apply via Permits Online (licenced contractors only)
- In-person by visiting the Zoning & Permits office, Unit 31-30 Fort Street, Tuesday to Friday, between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.
If you have any questions, please contact us.